Tag: Romans 15:13

Joy is a Choice

“I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all people.” Luke 2:10 NAS. Joy is a choice you make and a gift God gives Our five month old great granddaughter, Riley My thoughts and comments today are that “joy is a choice.” “Merry Christmas” is an […]

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Steadfast Hope

I am resending this devotional, “A steadfast Hope,” because I have added the last paragraph, as well as a personal note from Gayle and I, and our family. I hope you will take the time to read the devotional again and note our family news at its end. Your prayer […]

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The Truth About Trust

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart.” Proverbs 3:5 NIV. Trust rests securely on God’s history of trustworthiness. My thoughts and comments today are about “the truth about trust.” There are times when trust is not easy for us, especially in bewildering circumstances when trust is absolutely required. Trust […]

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Be Encouraged

“That through endurance and the encouragement we might have hope.” Romans 15:4 NIV. Encouragers find themselves being encouraged. My thoughts and comments today are, “be encouraged.” Life can be wearing and wearying. Weariness and discouragement accumulate like emotional dust, layer upon layer until its load gradually becomes more than you […]

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Christmas Joy

“You believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy.” 1 Peter 1:8 NIV. Great joy is unknown wherever the Good News remains untold. My thoughts and comments today are about “Christmas joy.” “Merry Christmas!” is an all too familiar greeting, but “merry,” seems a bit underwhelming […]

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